Use Cases
Perimeter Protection
Protect networks from malicious traffic, guard against file-based threats, block web-based
attacks, and secure applications and data with natively integrated FortiGuard AI-Powered
Security Services
Inspect and control incoming and outgoing traffic based on defined security policies
Perform real-time SSL inspection (including TLS 1.3 ) with full visibility into users, devices, and
applications across the attack surface
Accelerate performance, protection, and energy efficiency with Fortinets patented SPU with
converged security and networking technologies
Secure SD-WAN
FortiGate enables best-of-breed WAN edge with integrated SD-WAN, WAN optimization,
security, and unified management from a single FortiOS operating system
FortiGate, built on a patented SD-WAN-based ASIC, delivers faster application identification
to avoid delays in accessing applications and accelerates overlay performance regardless of
location
Enhances hybrid working with a comprehensive SASE solution by integrating cloud-delivered
SD-WAN with security service edge (SSE)
Achieves operational efficiencies at any scale through automation, deep analytics, and selfhealing
Secure Branch
The Fortinet Security Fabric platform enables FortiGate NGFWs to automatically discover and
secure IoT devices for faster branch onboarding
Fully integrated with FortiSwitch secure Ethernet switches and FortiAP access points,
FortiGate easily extends security to WAN, LAN, and WLAN at branch offices for unified
protection and reliable connectivity
FortiGate and Fortinet products work seamlessly with FortiManager to centralize visibility and
simplify management across locations for IT teams
FortiGate HA support ensures continuous network protection and minimizes downtime in the
event of hardware failures or network disruptions
Universal ZTNA
Control access to applications no matter where the user is and no matter where the application
is hosted for universal application of access policies.
Provide extensive authentications, checks, and enforce policy prior to granting application
access every time
Agent-based access with FortiClient or agentless access via proxy portal for guest or BYOD